It is assumed that you are familiar with the Slide2 program and have access to it. However this may not always be the case, and results can vary depending on the model. In general, 3D extruded slope models tend to give higher safety factors than the 2D counterparts, due to the “end effects” of the 3D surface. This feature is useful for comparing 2D slope stability results with equivalent 3-dimensional models, to evaluate the significance of 2D versus 3D modelling. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate the Slide2 Import option, which allows you to import 2- dimensional slope models from the Slide2 program into Slide3 as 3D extruded slope models. The simplest type of 3D slope model is a 2-dimensional slope profile which has been extruded in the third dimension to create a 3D slope with a constant profile. Generalized Anisotropy – Exporting from Slide3 to Slide2.
